Junior Choir Camp
August 10 – 16, 2025
For singers ages 8.5 – 12 (unchanged voices)
Guest Artists: Canadian Chamber Choir in Residence!
Join us for a magical week of camp under the hemlocks, in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. A very special edition this summer, it’s an opportunity to learn from an incredible and diverse team of professional artists! Be welcomed into a safe, accepting musical community that empowers young voices, builds confidence and celebrates each person for exactly who they are.
Nestled among the hemlocks of Berwick United Church Campground, this camp offers a week of music and social activities in a safe and happy residential camp environment. Singers explore different types of choral styles together as they learn about singing techniques, reading music and building good musical habits in a supportive and inspiring setting. This year, with guests The Canadian Chamber Choir as our artistic faculty, young singers will learn from the expertise of this whole choir and connect with diverse musical traditions and explore cultural perspectives. Special workshops with Cree-Dene music educator and composer Sherryl Sewepagaham, will explore indigenous ways of knowing, learn new repertoire, vocal techniques, and build cultural understanding through music making and the creation together.
Outside rehearsals, our other artistic and caregiving staff create fun recreational activities that build community and get our singers laughing and forming friendships! Arts and Crafts (with a local artist), drama, outdoor games, sing-songs, mystery night, and a beach trip! Cabin Theme Dress Up Dinner, PJ Breakfast, Silent Supper, make your own sundae and ‘Hollywood’ talent nights are always favourites! The week ends with a big concert for family members and friends.
Our dedicated, caregiving team are deeply invested in the well-being of our singers. Former campers, parents, musicians and educators themselves – they return year after year to ensure a happy and meaningful camp experience. The camper to staff ratio is 4:1 with only 5-6 children per cabin. There is a nurse on site available 24 hours a day. As well, our chef prepares nutritious, home cooked meals, healthy snacks, and caters to dietary restrictions and allergies.
This is a camp environment where children can truly be themselves, make new friends and work with amazing musicians from across the country. The chorus of young voices can be heard across the camp grounds throughout the week and it is an inspirational environment for musical development and personal growth. Not to mention its loads of fun!!!
Register for JCC!
Step 1: Registration opens February 1, 2025 (first come first serve)
Step 2: Pay Deposit to reserve your spot. (See payment options below!) (Registrants will be sent a reminder email at the beginning of April if the deposit has not been received by then)
Please Note: We want to ensure your child feels as comfortable as possible at camp. The rustic and charming multi-coloured cabins at Berwick United Church camp provide the accommodations for our campers at JCC. Each cabin is cozy and unique, varying in floor plan and sleeping arrangements. Every singer will have their own bed, however in some cabins, there is a mix of double and single mattresses for singers. If requested, double mattresses allow choristers to share their bed with a friend (each with their own sleeping bag and pillow). If this is something you would like to make your stay at camp more comfortable, please let us know on your registration form.
Camp Fees
Fees are All Inclusive! – Campers get a full a day of organized instructional time in rehearsals, sectionals, artistic workshops, social activities and cabin time | Music score rental | Camp T-shirt | 24 hour care from counsellors, nurse and staff | Cabin accommodations and home cooked meals for 7 days and 6 nights
For singers of NSCF member choirs: $600
For singers of non-member choirs: $625 (ask your conductor if your choir is a member!)
Day Campers: $500 (including daily activities/instruction, lunch, dinner, closing concert)
Download Bursary Form (link is also below) Due Date May 31
Payments
Confirm your spot by submitting either a full payment or a $100 deposit, with balance due July 15th, 2025.
Refund Policy: Deposit is non-refundable after June 30, 2025. Remaining fee non refundable after August 1st, 2025. (Emergency or illness may be considered for partial refund. Request must be accompanied by doctors letter ).
Option 1: Send a cheque to Nova Scotia Choral Federation, 1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H 4P7 (payable to Nova Scotia Choral Federation – with JCC and campers name in memo line)
Option 2: By credit card over the phone at 902-423-4688
Option 3: Send an e-transfer to nscfadmin@nscf.ca (Please send a separate email with security question and password)
Option 4: Pay online through Stripe (please note a service charge will be added when using Stripe). Select the payment category below to pay through the Stripe service. Payment categories for the remaining fee (after deposit) will be posted in April.